Baleshwar Temple
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| Name: | Baleshwar Temple |
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| Creator: | Chand dynasty |
| Date built: | 10–12 century A.D |
| Primary deity: | Baleshwar (Shiva) |
| Architecture: | South Indian |
| Location: | Champawat |
Amidst the main city of Champawat is the historical Baleshwar Temple. Built by the rulers of Chand dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving. There isn't any historical manuscript that dates the Baleshwar temple, however it is believed to be built between 10–12 century A.D.
The main Baleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (who is also know as Baleshwar). There are two other temples in the compound of Baleshwar, one dedicated to Ratneshwar and other to Champawati Durga. The temple is built on South Indian Architecture with magnificent Stone Carving works. Close to the Baleshwar Temple is a "Naula" (freshwater resource) which has now dried up. On the day of Mahashivratri, a very crowded fair is held in the Baleshwar Temple compound.
The exteriors of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga temples are carved with the different posters of the local deities. The stone carving work is magnificent.
Baleshwar temples at Champawat has been declared as an Indian National Heritage Monument and is looked after by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) since 1952.
